#VU86472 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-21413

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#VU86472 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2024-21413

Published: February 13, 2024 / Updated: February 7, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86472
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21413
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of external links in Microsoft Outlook. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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